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Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc(LSE) HSL

Market Cap£533.24MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1992)+1,210%
5 Year-25%
1 Year+11%
1 Month+7%
£9.76
+0.83%
+0.08Today
Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 976.002026-08-05
Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+2.74%GBX 950.002026-07-29
1 month+6.55%GBX 916.002026-07-06
3 month+10.41%GBX 884.002026-05-07
Year to date+13.75%GBX 858.002025-12-31
1 year+11.04%GBX 879.002025-08-05
3 year+29.96%GBX 751.002023-08-04
5 year-25.38%GBX 1,308.002021-08-06
Since inception+1,209.58%GBX 0.741992-01-02

Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£533.24MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

£21.77M

Net Income (TTM)

£8.65M

EPS (TTM)

£0.88

P/E Ratio

11.04

Dividend

£0.28

Beta (Volatility)

0.07 (Low)

Price

£9.76

Volume

92,144

Open

£9.70

Previous Close

£9.76

Daily Range

£9.69 - £9.80

52-Week Range

£7.69 - £9.80

Estimated Earnings Date

Jan 27, 2026

HSL News

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About Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc

The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc is a closed-ended equity fund focused on investing in growth-oriented small-capitalization companies within the United Kingdom. Managed by Henderson Investment Funds Limited, the trust employs a bottom-up fundamental analysis approach to construct its portfolio.

Products and Services
  • Investment in small-cap companies across various sectors
  • Active management by experienced investment professionals
  • Focus on long-term capital appreciation
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue of £26.2 million indicates strong operational performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) net income shows recovery potential with £23 million
  • Investment strategy aims to capitalize on growth in the small-cap sector
Financial Highlights
  • TTM revenue of £148.7 million reflects a robust growth trajectory
  • Current dividend yield stands at approximately 2.93%
  • Market capitalization of £522.3 million supports investment stability
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc has a long-standing history, having been established in 1887. The trust's investment strategy is designed to identify and invest in small-cap companies that exhibit strong growth potential. The focus on small-cap stocks allows for the possibility of higher returns, as these companies often have more room for growth compared to larger, more established firms. The recent financial performance indicates a positive trend, with a notable recovery in net income and revenue. The trust's ability to generate significant revenue, coupled with a solid dividend yield, makes it an attractive option for investors seeking exposure to the UK small-cap market. The management team's expertise in identifying promising investment opportunities further enhances the trust's potential for long-term capital appreciation.
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Industry

Capital Markets

Employees

0

Headquarters

London, GL EC2M 3AE, GB

HSL Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

96.66%

Operating Margin

94.85%

Net Income Margin

89.57%

Return on Equity

9.53%

Return on Capital

9.11%

Return on Assets

8.57%

Earnings Yield

9.06%

Dividend Yield

2.87%

Payout Ratio

32.51%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£533.24MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

54.64M

Volume

92.14K

Avg. Volume

125.75K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£13.67M

Operating Income

£15.53M

EBITDA

£15.52M

Operating Cash Flow

£51.48M

Capital Expenditure

£0.00

Free Cash Flow

£51.48M

Cash & ST Invst.

£8.01M

Total Debt

£64.80M

Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc Performance Analysis

Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-05-31GBP 23,689,000-36.3%
20242024-05-31GBP 29,920,00026.3%
20252025-05-31GBP -2,524,000N/A
20262026-05-31GBP 9,063,000N/A
Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-11-30-116.0%
Q42025-05-3139.4%
Q22025-11-30282.0%
Q42026-05-3128.6%
Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-05-31GBP -1.46-36.7%
20242024-05-31GBP 1.25N/A
20252025-05-31GBP -0.66N/A
20262026-05-31GBP 0.88N/A
Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-11-30-119.1%
Q42025-05-3129.7%
Q22025-11-30238.5%
Q42026-05-3152.8%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Revenue

£33.69M

-77.3%

Gross Profit

£32.77M

-77.6%

Gross Margin

97.24%

N/A

Market Cap

£533.24MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

N/A

N/A

Employees

0

N/A

Net Income

£30.61M

-78.9%

EBITDA

£32.11M

-78.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Total Cash

£8.01M

-13.4%

Total Debt

£64.80M

-38.6%

Accounts Receivable

£0.00

N/A

Inventory

£0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

£64.80M

+30.2%

Short Term Debt

£0.00

-100.0%

Return on Assets

8.57%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

9.11%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£6.55M

+160.4%

Operating Cash Flow

£6.55M

+160.4%

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Questions About HSL

What is the current price of Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc?

Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc is trading at £9.76 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc has traded between £7.69 and £9.80.

How much debt does Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc reported total debt of £64.80M.

How much cash does Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc have on hand?

Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc reported £8.01M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc’s dividend yield?

Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc currently has a dividend yield of 2.87%.

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